The Tell-Tale Heart
Synopsis
A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
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The Tell-Tale Heart [1953]
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-10-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Parmelee
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Scott, Edgar Allan Poe, Fred Grable
- Original Score
- Boris Kremenliev
- Original Title
- The Tell-Tale Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- United Productions of America, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Parmelee
Bill Scott, Edgar Allan Poe, Fred Grable
Boris Kremenliev
Stephen Bosustow
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Parmelee
Director
Bill Scott
Writer
Fred Grable
Writer
Stephen Bosustow
Producer
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What is The Tell-Tale Heart about?
A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'vulture eye', culminating in guilt-induced auditory hallucinations of the victim's beating heart.
Who directed The Tell-Tale Heart?
The Tell-Tale Heart was directed by Ted Parmelee.
Who stars in The Tell-Tale Heart?
The principal cast of The Tell-Tale Heart includes James Mason, Jack Mather.
When was The Tell-Tale Heart released and how long is it?
The Tell-Tale Heart was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tell-Tale Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tell-Tale Heart was composed by Boris Kremenliev.